The Opening Faceoff
- The Blue Devils are 8-4 overall and close out their four-game road swing in Chapel Hill Saturday against No. 9 North Carolina. Faceoff is set for 2 p.m., on ACC Network.
- North Carolina is 7-2 overall and coming off a 15-8 win versus Bellarmine Saturday. The Tar Heels are 0-1 in league action with a loss to then No. 2 Virginia.
- Brennan O'Neill leads the offense following his nine-point outing against Towson. O'Neill has 35 goals and 10 assists for 45 points. Dyson Williams has 31 goals and 39 points overall, while Sean Lulley has 35 points (25g, 10a).